Matthew Arnold's Sohrab and Rustum, and other poems by Matthew Arnold
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Arnold, Matthew, 1822-1888
English
"Sohrab and Rustum and Other Poems" by Matthew Arnold is a collection of narrative and lyrical poetry compiled in the early 20th century. The featured poem, "Sohrab and Rustum," tells the tragic story of a hero and his estranged father, encapsulating themes of fate, identity, and the anguish of familial bonds in a world of conflict. Arnold presents...
start of this collection, the introduction outlines Arnold's background and his distinguished career as both a poet and critic. The opening portion of the narrative poem "Sohrab and Rustum" introduces Sohrab, a young Tartar warrior, as he awakens in his tent and prepares for battle. Haunted by thoughts of finding his father Rustum, a famed Persian warrior whom he has never met, Sohrab seeks either to confront him or win glory for himself on the battlefield. The narrative sets a somber tone, foreshadowing the tragic confrontation that is to ensue as both father and son unknowingly move towards a fateful clash. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Charles Anderson
5 months agoI have to admit, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. Absolutely essential reading.
Patricia Jones
2 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. Worth every second of your time.
Emily Moore
2 months agoHonestly, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. I learned so much from this.
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Kimberly Moore
2 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. This book will stay with me for a long time.